Reading, PA vs Santa Fe, NM
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Reading
74.9
#536 nationally
Santa Fe
63
#1809 nationally
Reading leads in crime level (9.2 vs 23.1). Reading leads in walk score (72 vs 39). Santa Fe leads in median household income ($67,663 vs $42,852).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Reading, PA | Santa Fe, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#536) | 63 (#1809) |
| Population | 94,903 | 89,167 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,328 | $591,316 |
| Median Household Income | $42,852 | $67,663 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 23.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.2 | D+48.9 |
C
74.9 Score
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,328
Population
94,903
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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D
63 Score
Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$591,316
Population
89,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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